Kingston Technology Releases Intel-Certified DDR3 XMP SO-DIMMS

Kingston Technology Releases Intel-Certified DDR3 XMP SO-DIMMS

Modules Support Latest Generation XMP-Ready Notebook Computers
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of its first XMP-ready HyperX® DDR3 SO-DIMMs for notebook PCs using Intel’s Cantiga mobile chipset. The 1066MHz CL5 Kingston® ultra-low latency memory kits have passed Intel’s XMP certification process and come pre-programmed with both JEDEC and XMP profiles.

“Kingston worked closely with Intel to certify the new HyperX SO-DIMM memory for new DDR3 XMP-supported, Intel® Centrino™ 2 Processor Technology systems,” said Erik Reid, Director of Marketing for Intel’s Mobile Platforms Group. “We laud Kingston’s efforts in the area of extreme mobile performance and expect that PC gamers will love the way XMP delivers next-generation notebook PCs with unrivaled performance.”

“The HyperX DDR3 XMP SO-DIMMs were tested on the Flextronics W840 DI notebook PCs with great success,” said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. “DDR3 notebook users can now enjoy the same benefits such as lower latencies and voltages that enthusiasts and gamers have had for years with HyperX memory for desktop computers.”

HyperX is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com.

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Kingston Technology Holds Mobile Phone Contest microSDHC card Multiple Prizes Awarded for Still Photos and Video from Cameraphones

Kingston Technology Holds Mobile Phone Contest
microSDHC card Multiple Prizes Awarded for Still Photos and Video from Cameraphones

Kingston Technology Co., Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, is inviting consumers to submit still pictures or video clips taken from a cameraphone as part of its Kingston® Mobile Contest. Photos or short videos will be accepted now through March 31, 2009, representing the following categories: dance/pose, fun pet tricks, travel/vacation and sports, with a total of 32 prizes awarded.

A panel of judges will decide winners for each category. Prizes include 8GB Kingston microSDHC cards, 8GB Mobility/Multi-Kits, 16GB SDHC video cards, DataTraveler® HyperX® Flash drives and assorted card readers; D-Link® 10″ Photo Frames and XTreme N Dual Gigabit Wireless Routers; GoPro Motorsports HERO Wide cameras; Plantronics Discovery® 925 Bluetooth® headsets; and Western Digital WD® TV™ HD Media Players.

„The mobile phone contest is a fun way for consumers to use their cameraphones to show off cool dance moves, crazy pet tricks, favorite memories from exotic locales or hitting the slopes for some rail sliding” said Wendy Lecot, Flash business development manager, Kingston. „Memory cards for mobile phones have opened up a world of rich content possibilities and have made it so much easier to store and share photos and videos.”

Photo submissions can be made and complete rules can be found at http://www.kingston.com/mobile. Video submissions can be made through http://www.youtube.com/kingstoncontest.

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Kingston Digital Releases 16GB MicroSDHC Card 16GB microSDHC Larger Capacity Cards Offer More Flexibility to Expand Digital Content

Kingston Digital Releases 16GB MicroSDHC Card
16GB microSDHC Larger Capacity Cards Offer More Flexibility to Expand Digital Content
Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is releasing a 16GB microSDHC Flash memory card for use in mobile phones. The larger capacity card offers greater storage options for the latest mobile phones and other digital devices and joins the microSDHC card family which includes the 4- and 8GB products.

“The increased functionality of the latest mobile phones has helped fuel and raise consumers’ appetites for more digital content,” said Wendy Lecot, Flash business development manager, Kingston Digital. “Today’s mobile lifestyle includes using phones as portable media players and as a camera. The Kingston®16GB microSDHC card removes the barrier of limited internal handset or device memory and allows users to store more photos, songs, games and videos.”

Kingston 16GB microSDHC cards can store more than 3,000 digital songs*, over 9,000 images from a 5MP cameraphone**, or up to 16 hours of video***, offering the most convenient means to store, move and play digital content via a handset’s storage slot. Newer handset models from manufacturers such as LG, Motorola, Nokia, RIM and Sony Ericsson support 16GB external storage.

The Kingston 16GB microSDHC card (Kingston part #: SDC2/16GB) has a suggested price of $90.00 (MSRP U.S.). Although the microSDHC card format is identical in physical size to the original microSD card, microSDHC is compatible with microSDHC host devices and not backward compatible with standard microSD-enabled devices or readers.

16GB microSDHC Features/Benefits

* Compliant: with the SD Specification Version 2.00
* Versatile: when combined with the adapter, can be used as full-size SDHC card
* Compatible: with microSDHC-enabled devices/readers only
* File Format: FAT 32
* Reliable: lifetime warranty

16GB microSDHC Specifications

* Capacity†: 16GB
* Dimensions: 0.43″ x 0.59″ x 0.039″ ( 11mm x 15mm x 1mm)
* High-Speed Class Rating: Class 2: 2MB/sec. minimum sustained data transfer rate
* Operating Temperature: -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C)
* Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
* Weight: 0.05 oz (1.4g)

* Approximate number of songs. Assumes 4MB file size. Results may vary based upon compression rates and devices used.
** Approximate number of standard JPEG pictures. Assumes 5MP file size. JPEG file sizes vary based upon camera model and default settings, as well as user-selected resolution and compression mode settings. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed.
*** Approximate minutes of video clips. Assumes MPEG1 format, 1.5Mbps file size. Results may vary based upon video compression rate.
† Please note: Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.

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Kingston Increases Capacity of CF Elite Pro Card to 32GB CF Elite Pro Larger Storage Space Perfect for Continuous High-Resolution Image Capture

Kingston Increases Capacity of CF Elite Pro Card to 32GB
CF Elite Pro Larger Storage Space Perfect for Continuous High-Resolution Image Capture

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is increasing the capacity of its CompactFlash® Elite Pro™ Flash memory cards to 32GB. Shipping immediately, the new cards offer larger capacity and fast data transfer rates to allow amateur and professional photographers to maximize the performance of their high-end digital cameras.

„The Kingston® 32GB CF Elite Pro card is designed to keep pace with and not limit the productivity of the most advanced digital camera equipment on the market,” said Wendy Lecot, Flash business development manager, Kingston Digital. „Combining the large storage capacity along with fast read and write speeds makes this card ideal for continuous capture and download of images.”

Kingston’s CompactFlash Elite Pro cards (part #: CF/32GB-S2) have a suggested price of $154.00 (MSRP U.S.) and are backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support. For more information visit http://www.kingston.com/flash. Visit http://www.kingston.com/wheretobuy for a reseller near you.

Features/benefits:

* Capacities*: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
* Dimensions: 1.43″ x 1.68″ x 0.13″ (36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm) – CF Type I
* Speed**: 25MB/sec. read, 20MB/sec. write
* Operating Temperature: 0° to 60° C / 32° to 140° F
* Storage Temperature: -20° to 85° C / -4° to 185° F
* Standardized: complies with CompactFlash Association specification standards
* Easy: plug and play
* Guaranteed: lifetime warranty
* Economical: autosleep mode preserves system battery life

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Kingston Digital Debuts SSDNow E and M series Solid-State Drives

Kingston Digital Debuts SSDNow E and M series Solid-State Drives

SSDNow New Kingston High-Performance SATA SSDs Targeted for Enterprise Markets

International CES, Las Vegas, NV and Fountain Valley, CA — January 8, 2009 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announced today it is shipping the first two products in its SSDNow line of solid-state drives (SSD) with the SSDNow E Series and SSDNow M Series. Kingston is targeting its SSDs to Fortune 1000 companies and select vertical markets. The SSDNow E Series is specifically designed for the enterprise server environment while the SSDNow M Series is built for the road warrior who demands ultimate performance from a notebook PC. The Kingston SSDNow E and M Series use Intel’s solid-state drives, which are the best-performing drives on the market.

“We are thrilled to enter the solid-state drive market with our SSDNow E and M Series SSDs. The combination of the fastest SSDs in the world along with Kingston’s tremendous distribution capabilities and legendary customer service will position us to succeed in this arena,” said Mark Leathem, director of Flash business development, Kingston Digital. “The performance capabilities of these first two offerings are off the charts and our enterprise customers will be very pleased to use them in servers and corporate laptop computers.”

The SSDNow E and M series drives create greater return on investment through increased performance due to impressive input and output operations per second (IOPS). The SSDNow E Series’ higher IOPS means enterprises need significantly fewer SSDs compared to standard hard disk drives (HDD), which also leads to energy savings in a server environment. The SSDNow M Series high IOPS allows for faster boot times and quicker application load times which help mobile power users become even more productive.

Kingston’s SSDNow uses a standard SATA hard disk drive interface but unlike an HDD, they are very rugged and can withstand shock and extreme environments as there are no moving parts. Kingston’s SSDNow E and M Series drives are equipped with S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) to monitor the integrity and reliability of the drives. The drives are backed by a three-year warranty, 24/7 tech support and KingstonCare*, a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to reduce downtime. For more information visit http://www.kingston.com.

Kingston SSDNow M and E Series Features and Specifications:

* Fast: SSDNow E Series: 250MB/sec. read, 170MB/sec. write; SSDNow M Series: 250MB/sec. read, 70MB/sec. write
* Durable: no moving mechanical parts, enabling the SSD to handle rougher conditions
* Guaranteed: backed by a three-year Kingston warranty, 24/7 tech support and KingstonCare* program
* Form factor: 2.5″
* Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/sec. and 3.0Gb/sec.
* Capacity**: SSDNow E Series: 32GB; SSDNow M Series 80GB
* Storage temperatures: -55° C to 95° C
* Operating temperatures: 0° C to 70° C
* Dimensions: SSDNow E Series: 69.85mm x 100mm x 7mm; SSDNow M Series: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
* Weight: SSDNow E Series: 80 grams (+/- 2 grams); SSDNow M Series: 86 grams (+/- 2 grams)
* IOPS (Input and Output Operations Per Second): SSDNow E Series: Random 4K read: 35K; Random 4K write: 3.3K
* Vibration operating: 2.17 G (7–800Hz)
* Vibration non-operating: 3.13 G (10–500Hz)
* Power specs***: SSDNow E Series: Active: 2.4 W TYP; Sleep: 0.06 W TYP; SSDNow M Series: Active: 0.15 W; Sleep 0.06 W TYP
* Life expectancy: SSDNow E Series: 2 million hours mean time before failure; SSDNow M Series: 1.2 million hours mean time before failure
* Operating shock: 1,000 G/0.5 msec operating and non-operating

* SSDNow E Series only. See your sales representative to determine your eligibility for KingstonCare.
** Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.
*** Measurement based on IO meter

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Kingston Digital Releases SDHC Video Cards

Kingston Digital Releases SDHC Video Cards

SDHC Video GroupHigh-Capacity SD Cards Perfect for High-Definition Video Capture

International CES, Las Vegas, NV & Fountain Valley, CA — January 8, 2008 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announced today it is releasing in the U.S. a line of SDHC Video cards in the United States for use in digital camcorders. The SDHC Video cards carry plenty of recording time and are available in 60 minute (4GB), 120 minute (8GB) and 240 minute (16GB) capacities.

“The need for larger storage is growing in importance as digital camcorder use is on the rise especially with more consumers shooting video in high definition,” said Wendy Lecot, Flash business development manager, Kingston Digital. “Our SDHC Video cards are perfect for capturing memories in full 1080i or 1080p, whether it’s a party, family vacation or any other special occasion.”

The Kingston SDHC Video cards feature a Class 4 speed rating, which guarantees a minimum data transfer rate of 4MB/sec., making them ideal for use in the latest digital camcorders and for fast transfer from card to PC. They can be found at various online e-tailers including Adorama, Amazon.com, Buy.com and Newegg.com. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com.

Kingston SDHC Video Card Features and Specifications:

* Capacities1: 60 min. (4GB); 120 min. (8GB); 240 min. (16GB2)
* Dimensions: 0.94″ x 1.26″ x 0.08″ (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm)
* Weight: 0.09ozs (2.5g)
* High-Speed Class Rating: Class 4: 4MB/sec.
* Operating Temperature: -13°F to 185°F (-25°C to 85°C)
* Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
* Voltage: 3.3v
* Compliant: with SDHC host devices; not compatible with standard SD-enabled devices/readers
* File Format: FAT32
* Reliable: lifetime warranty3
* Simple: as easy as plug and play

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Kingston Technology Ships 1333 and 1066MHz Memory in Support of Intel Nehalem Server Launch

Kingston Technology Ships 1333 and 1066MHz Memory in Support of Intel Nehalem Server Launch

— Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping both 1333- and 1066MHz DDR3 server memory modules validated by Intel® for use on its Xeon® processor-based motherboards. Kingston’s registered ECC server DIMMs and unbuffered ECC DIMMs are optimized to take advantage of the triple-channel architecture for Intel’s newest server platforms using the new Nehalem-based Xeon processors.

The 1333- and 1066MHz DDR3 server modules are available immediately. Kingston® server memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free, 24/7 technical support. For more detailed information visit http://www.kingston.com.

For Intel validation information visit http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/valid/ddr3_UDIMM_RDIMM_results.htm

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com.

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Kingston Technology Releases HyperX SO-DIMMS for Netbooks HyperX SO-DIMM module New Notebook Modules Help Increase Performance in Miniature PCs

Kingston Technology Releases HyperX SO-DIMMS for Netbooks
HyperX SO-DIMM module New Notebook Modules Help Increase Performance in Miniature PCs
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of a high-performance 2GB HyperX® SO-DIMM specifically targeted to owners of netbook computing devices using the Intel® Atom™ processor. Shipping immediately, the new SO-DIMM (Kingston® part #: KHX4200S2LL/2G) is designed to increase system performance by using faster latency timings in netbook computers that support 533MHz bus specifications.

„A netbook or mobile internet device will automatically recognize the preset low latency value of the HyperX memory module and properly boot the mobile device to provide higher performance than standard memory,” said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. „Netbooks are growing in popularity and Kingston is pleased to present a HyperX module that makes these small mobile devices run faster.”

The 2GB HyperX SO-DIMM is perfect for such netbooks as the Asus Eee, MSI Wind and Gigabyte UMPC lines. Kingston HyperX is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com.

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Kingston Technology Receives 1333MHz DDR3 Server Memory Validation from Intel

Kingston Technology Receives 1333MHz DDR3 Server Memory Validation from Intel

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its 1333MHz DDR3 server memory modules were validated by Intel® for use on its Xeon® processor-based motherboards. Kingston’s registered ECC server ValueRAM® DIMMs are optimized to take advantage of the triple-channel architecture for Intel’s newest server platforms using the new Nehalem-based Xeon processors.

The 1333MHz DDR3 server modules will be available in 3- and 6GB triple-channel kits. Kingston® server memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free, 24/7 technical support. For more detailed information visit http://www.kingston.com.

For Intel validation information visit: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr/valid/ddr3_UDIMM_RDIMM_results.htm

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com.

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Kingston Technology to Hold Open Demonstration of Ultra-Fast HyperX DDR3 Triple-Channel Memory at CES

Kingston Technology to Hold Open Demonstration of Ultra-Fast HyperX DDR3 Triple-Channel Memory at CES
T1 Series Module Demo to Include Overclocking and Maxing Out System Memory

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it will break more barriers with its 2GHz HyperX® triple channel kits in 3GB and 6GB capacities at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The overclocking demo suite is open to the media and public from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at Caesar’s Palace.

“There’s a popular phrase in professional sports that ‘there is no substitute for speed.’ The HyperX engineering team has been busy fine tuning the triple channel kits to deliver optimal speed and performance,” said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston®. “We’re confident we’ll have our HyperX triple channel memory running faster than ever before and invite the media and public to come see it.”

In an unprecedented feat, engineers will showcase a single system featuring 24GB of DDR3 1066MHz Kingston ValueRAM® running an array of applications using Windows 64-bit Vista. The Kingston suite will also demonstrate how low latency HyperX SO-DIMMs provide mobile users the benefits of higher performance with auto-overclocking notebook memory.

The demo, on January 8, 2009, from 11am to 1pm at Caesar’s Palace, is free and open to the public but participants must first register via sending an email with name, email address and company name to kingstonvip@kingston.com. Registered participants will be alerted via email as to the exact location.

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com.

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